Example Sentences

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By contrast, details from the U.S. government have been lacking, the family said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

What is inarguable is the return of Stokes the bowler makes England a stronger team, giving options and balance that have been lacking for what feels like an age.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

Servais wanted to provide the depth and clarity and back-and-forth interaction that might have been lacking in the phone call.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024

England have been lacking in the world-class department over their three games so far and there hasn't been the individual to light the touch paper.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2024

“Some have been lacking in educational ability and others have been lacking in moral stamina.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann